After Brexit turmoil\, UK PM Boris Johnson proposes early election on Oct 15

After Brexit turmoil, UK PM Boris Johnson proposes early election on Oct 15

Johnson said that if Corbyn voted in favour of a draft law against the government's Brexit strategy then he should also support an election to 'allow the people of this country to have their view'

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Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson | Photo: AP/PTI

British Prime Minister challenged his Labour rival to vote in favour of an early election on October 15 later on Wednesday.

In a heated parliamentary debate, Johnson said that if Corbyn voted in favour of a draft law against the government's strategy then he should also support an election to "allow the people of this country to have their view".

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First Published: Wed, September 04 2019. 16:55 IST